Not independent
Tenure on this board
0.4 yrs
Meeting calendar
HP · Annual meeting · Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Helmerich & Payne Inc
10 nominees · 4 ballot items.
Election of ten directors; ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors; advisory (say-on-pay) vote on executive compensation; approval of the Amended and Restated 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan (increase share reserve, one-year minimum vesting, extend term).
Market cap
$3.3B
1Y TSR
+113.8%
Board grade
C
Record date
Jan 5, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Mar 4, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot4
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect ten director nominees to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting.
- 2
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors
ManagementBoard: FORRatify Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
- 3
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORAdvisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement (say-on-pay).
- 4
Approval of the Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Amended and Restated 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan
ManagementBoard: FORApprove the Amended and Restated 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan to increase share reserve by 2,900,000 shares, implement a one-year minimum vesting period with limited exceptions, and extend the plan term to January 16, 2036.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot10
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
19.4 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
39.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.4 yrs
Also a director at
Mastec Inc (MTZ)
Independent
Tenure on this board
14.5 yrs
Also a director at
Cheniere Energy Inc (LNG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
37.5 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 10.8% | 10,840,328 | $391M |
| 2 | STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO | 7.8% | 7,841,430 | $283M |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.1% | 6,082,486 | $219M |
| 4 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 5.5% | 5,514,352 | $199M |
| 5 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.4% | 4,390,159 | $158M |
| 6 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.2% | 4,153,779 | $150M |
| 7 | AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 3.7% | 3,705,443 | $134M |
| 8 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.0% | 3,029,940 | $109M |
| 9 | EARNEST PARTNERS LLC | 2.8% | 2,839,636 | $102M |
| 10 | Invesco Ltd. | 2.8% | 2,774,957 | $100M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Helmerich & Payne Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Helmerich & Payne Inc (HP) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Helmerich & Payne Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Helmerich & Payne Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, January 5, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Helmerich & Payne Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the Helmerich & Payne Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Helmerich & Payne Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Helmerich & Payne Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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